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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) RUYAL MADRID UNITED's Lazarus Sephiri started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. FINAL BATTLE FC's Albert Ngake played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lazarus Sephiri in the 3rd minute of play. Daniel Mbheki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Mahlangu in the 8th minute of the match. Albert Ngake made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darren Kerns in the 14th minute of play. Albert Ngake showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lazarus Sephiri, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. If Rafael Mahlangu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 24 minutes into the game, FINAL BATTLE FC's Rafael Mahlangu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daniel Mbheki made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 27 minutes into the game, FINAL BATTLE FC's Rafael Mahlangu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daniel Mbheki made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The referee felt a red card was in order, 31 minutes into the game, when Nicholas Miti put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, FINAL BATTLE FC's Rafael Mahlangu got a free kick in the 43rd minute. FINAL BATTLE FC's Albert Ngake proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save FINAL BATTLE FC from getting a goal against them. After the first half FINAL BATTLE FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Solly Radebe made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Solly Radebe in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Daniel Mbheki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jason Manyethela's late challenge caught a RUYAL MADRID UNITED's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jason Manyethela helped the player get up and apologised. In the 54th match minute, FINAL BATTLE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jason Manyethela to maneuver through the defense. In the 56th minute Madolo Kubheka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albert Ngake saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Albert Ngake made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lazarus Sephiri in the 58th minute of play. Albert Ngake showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Madolo Kubheka, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Jason Manyethela kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Lazarus Sephiri managed to get in a good position for a shot. RUYAL MADRID UNITED's supporters rose to their feet, but Lazarus Sephiri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Albert Ngake breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st minute, Sipho Thabang hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Madolo Kubheka's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Albert Ngake read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Darren Kerns sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Albert Ngake made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Madolo Kubheka in the 81st minute of play. In the 82nd minute Lazarus Sephiri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albert Ngake saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FINAL BATTLE FC's Rafael Mahlangu got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bomikaze Fredericks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lazarus Sephiri in the 90th minute of play forced FINAL BATTLE FC's goalkeeper Albert Ngake to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Albert Ngake showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Madolo Kubheka in the 91st minute of the match. FINAL BATTLE FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.